Dr. E. Richard Dorsey, MD
Psychiatry
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Office Address
1400 SO GRAND AVE STE 608, Los Angeles, CA 90015
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Counties Served
Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, Merced County, Humboldt County, Imperial County
Credential
MD — QME Certified
About Dr. E. Richard Dorsey
Dr. Eugene Richard Dorsey is a board-certified psychiatrist and Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association (DLFAPA). He holds both an MD and MBA and has been practicing psychiatry for over 50 years. He is AME, IME, and QME certified, providing psychiatric evaluations and treatment services including telepsychiatry throughout California.
Education & Board Certifications
- MD, West Virginia University School of Medicine (1965)
- MBA, University of Cincinnati (1972)
- Internship, Medical College of Virginia (1965-1966)
- Psychiatry Residency, University of Cincinnati Hospitals (1971-1974)
- Training at Rollman Psychiatric Institute and Duke University Medical Center
About Psychiatry QME Evaluations
Psychiatry QME evaluations address psychological and psychiatric injuries arising from workplace events, including post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, anxiety disorders, and adjustment disorders. The evaluating psychiatrist assesses mental health causation, treatment needs, and work capacity limitations.
Under California workers' compensation law ( LC §139.2), QME physicians must meet qualification standards set by the Division of Workers' Compensation and must follow the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), for impairment ratings.
Common Conditions Evaluated
Workers' Compensation in Served Counties
Dr. E. Richard Dorsey serves workers' compensation cases in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, Merced County, Humboldt County, Imperial County, California. Each county has its own WCAB district office that handles workers' compensation disputes and hearings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does Dr. E. Richard Dorsey evaluate as a QME?
A Psychiatry QME evaluation involves a comprehensive review of medical records, a clinical examination, and a written report addressing causation, treatment needs, and permanent impairment. The evaluating physician follows the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition (2001), as required by California workers' compensation law.
Where is Dr. E. Richard Dorsey's office located?
Dr. E. Richard Dorsey's office is located at 1400 SO GRAND AVE STE 608, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The office serves workers' compensation evaluations for 8 California counties including Los Angeles County.
What are Dr. E. Richard Dorsey's board certifications?
Dr. E. Richard Dorsey holds the following board certifications: Board Certified, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Distinguished Life Fellow, American Psychiatric Association (DLFAPA), California QME, AME Certified, IME Certified. Board certification demonstrates that a physician has met rigorous standards in their specialty beyond basic medical licensure.
What is Dr. E. Richard Dorsey's education and training background?
Dr. E. Richard Dorsey's training includes: MD, West Virginia University School of Medicine (1965); MBA, University of Cincinnati (1972); Internship, Medical College of Virginia (1965-1966); Psychiatry Residency, University of Cincinnati Hospitals (1971-1974); Training at Rollman Psychiatric Institute and Duke University Medical Center. This training provides the clinical foundation for conducting independent medical evaluations in psychiatry workers' compensation cases.
How many years of experience does Dr. E. Richard Dorsey have?
Dr. E. Richard Dorsey has approximately 61 years of medical experience. As a QME-certified psychiatry physician, this clinical experience informs evaluations of injury causation, treatment appropriateness, and permanent impairment in workers' compensation cases.
Which counties does Dr. E. Richard Dorsey serve for QME evaluations?
Dr. E. Richard Dorsey is available for QME evaluations in Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Sacramento County, Merced County, Humboldt County, Imperial County. Each county is served through the DWC panel process, and evaluation locations may vary.
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